Romeo was around 4.5 years old when we brought home Zuzu as a 6 week old puppy. While they had their rocky moments in their relationship, for the most part they were very good buddies and played well together. Romeo would sometimes try to hump his sister Zuzu when they were playing. Romeo was a [...]
Our current Vizslas, Zooka and Blitzen, take up most of our storytelling these days. However, sometimes I will take a look back at a story from the past. This one is about our Vizsla, Romeo, who we lost in 2018. When I first meet with a family for a behavior consultation, one of the questions [...]
Anyone who knows me, knows that one of my major goals with all of my dogs is off leash reliability. They must earn it by demonstrating the skills I require to have the privilege of being off leash. Yes, it is a privilege not a right. It must be earned. And that privilege can be [...]
How would you describe your dog's personality? If you have ever done a consultation with me, you've probably heard me ask this question. This question tells me a lot. Not just about your dog. Or his personality. It tells me a lot about how people perceive or view their dogs. I could also ask what [...]
If you read my blog post "What's in a name" then you might already know how much time I put into finding a name for my new dogs. For me, it's part of the fun of getting a dog. I enjoy playing around with name ideas, making a big list of possible names and then [...]
